Pair of biscuit busts, Tharaud, Houdon, Louise and Alexandre Brongniart

Charming pair of biscuit porcelain busts of Louise and Alexandre Brongniart, based on the famous sculptures by Jean-Antoine Houdon. These delicate representations of children are made of matte white biscuit, a noble and soft-to-the-touch finish, which highlights the delicacy of the features. The busts rest on magnificent cobalt blue enameled porcelain pedestals, elegantly enhanced with fine gold gilt trim. Both pieces bear the signature "Tharaud Limoges" on the reverse, a reference to the prestigious manufacturer founded by Alfred Tharaud, renowned for the quality of its artistic biscuits in the 20th century. 📌 Model: Louise and Alexandre Brongniart 🎨 Based on the original work by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741–1828) 🏛️ Period: Mid-20th century 🔹 Materials: White porcelain biscuit, enameled porcelain, fine gold gilding 📏 Dimensions: – Height approximately 20.0 cm – Width approximately 11.0 cm – Diameter of the base of the pedestal 7.0 cm ⚖️ Weight 563 grams ✅ Condition: Very good overall condition – no cracks or chips – well-preserved gilding. These elegant busts bring a touch of refinement to a classical, romantic or Empire style decoration, and will delight lovers of Limoges porcelain and French sculpture.